The Black Explorer Erased From History

AUG 29 2024 · 12:00

In 1909, the North Pole was at the center of a heated controversy: Who had made it there first, Robert Peary or Frederick Cook? But overlooked in the debate was a third explorer, a Black man named Matthew Henson. In The Margins is a series that covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Matthew Henson's backstory 1:58 Henson Meets Robert Peary 3:06 History of Arctic Exploratio